EDC Executive Director Plays Integral Role in Founding the Cabarrus Center
After months of planning and construction, the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has officially opened in downtown Concord with a ribbon cutting held in partnership with the Cabarrus Chamber. Find out how the Center is bringing together the area's resources to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Free Ergonomics Training for Small Business Warehousing
The Ergonomics Center at NC State University is offering FREE ergonomics training for small businesses (250 employees or fewer) with warehouses in our region. The employee training will include defining ergonomics, signs and symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders, the importance of early reporting, ergonomic risk factors in the workplace, and simple ways to avoid such risk factors in warehousing environments. Supervisor training is also being offered.

NC Pro Bono Small Business and Nonprofit Initiative
NC Pro Bono Resource Center's COVID-19 Small Business/Nonprofit Initiative is offering pro bono legal consultations to small businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 25 employees. These consultations will help participating organizations with COVID-19 legal issues, such as the CARES Act relief.

Charlotte Area Business Owners Sought for SBA Emerging Leaders Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration - NC District Office is seeking 18-20 Charlotte metro area business owners to apply for the next SBA Emerging Leaders class. This federal training initiative is designed to give business owners a three-year, tailored strategic growth plan to help bring their business to the next level.

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Opportunities for Job Seekers
Centralina Workforce Development Board is hosting virtual job fairs on April 13 and May 11 from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Employers will be online for live webchats from 10:00am to 2:00pm on both dates. If you have questions or need help with your resume, contact (704) 786-3471. Visit the link below for more details.
Governor's Emergency Education Relief
The Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Scholarship helps Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing an award up to $750 to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, child care, or other costs of attendance.
Project Activity Report
Cabarrus Economic Development's monthly Project Activity Report provides a snapshot of the economic development activity happening here in Cabarrus County. Currently, there were 59 active projects, with 18 of those projects added in the month of February 2021.
New Business Recruitment
Samantha Grass
(704) 490-4973
Existing Business Expansion/Support
Page Castrodale
(704) 490-4974
General Questions & Inquiries
Shanell Varner
(704) 490-4975